Patents by Inventor Brian Hillstrom

Brian Hillstrom has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Publication number: 20110203747
    Abstract: A panel mounting system configured to securely mount a panel to a support structure includes a channel and a pivoting wedge assembly. The pivoting wedge assembly is configured to selectively lock a panel to the channel. In one or more implementations, the pivoting wedge assembly is configured to automatically rotate between a released position and a locked position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 22, 2011
    Publication date: August 25, 2011
    Applicant: 3FORM, INC.
    Inventors: Su-Wen U. Chen, Brian Hillstrom, Michael Damen
  • Publication number: 20110179718
    Abstract: A roller door system includes one or more sets of rollers configured to mount to a panel frame member on an upper end of a panel, and move through a complementary upper guide. A lower side of the panel frame can also be guided through one or more bottom tracks. These components, when coupled with the resin panel, can provide the ability to provide a smooth gliding motion for the resin panel door. In addition, the frame in which the panel is mounted can be configured with one or more components to accommodate the unique expansion and contraction properties of resin materials, and thus allow a stable, long term mounting solution. The upper guide and the lower track can also be configured with one or more components or mechanisms for pitch adjustment, as well as to adjust for uneven or irregular mounting surfaces.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2007
    Publication date: July 28, 2011
    Applicant: 3FORM
    Inventors: Guillaume Martin, Venugopal R. Ghatikar, Christopher A. Luomanen, Jeremy Porter, William Gatti, Brian Hillstrom, R. Talley Goodson
  • Publication number: 20100320340
    Abstract: Panel mounting components and systems for mounting objects, such as decorative architectural resin panels, can include a melt-bondable panel mounting bracket. Melt-bondable panel mounting brackets can include one or more bonding features configured to be pressed or rotated into a resin-based panel, thereby allowing additional components, such as a twist-lock mounting assembly, to be secured directly to a single side of a panel. Methods of securing melt-bondable panel mounting brackets to a resin panel can include rotating the melt-bondable panel mounting brackets at high speeds of rotation to cause a portion of the resin panel to melt and bond about the melt-bondable panel mounting brackets.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 1, 2010
    Publication date: December 23, 2010
    Applicant: 3FORM, INC.
    Inventors: Brian Hillstrom, A. Chase Norton, Bryan K. Harris
  • Publication number: 20070006499
    Abstract: A display device having a support structure and display panel is provided. The support structure generally includes a cross bar horizontally supported by first and second leg assemblies. A coupling is provided at each end of the cross bar to receive the corresponding leg assemblies. A plurality of locking mechanisms are provided for independently and releasably connecting the cross bar and the leg assemblies to the coupling without requiring the use of tools.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 14, 2006
    Publication date: January 11, 2007
    Inventors: Evan Evans, Brian Hillstrom
  • Publication number: 20060117624
    Abstract: A portable sign stand with wheels or rollers, an adjustable weighted base member, and a sign display member. The base member has one or more compartments so that liquid or solid ballast can be added to stabilize the sign stand in windy conditions. The upper and lower wall members of the otherwise hollow base member are joined together at one or more locations where the sign display member is connected to the base member. The base member can be made by blow molding techniques. Wheels are provided on one edge of the base member in order to allow the sign stand to be rolled and easily moved to different positions. Axle members secure the wheels to the base member. One or more resilient members can be used to connect the sign display member to the base member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 8, 2004
    Publication date: June 8, 2006
    Applicant: Marketing Displays, Inc.
    Inventors: David Hillstrom, Brian Hillstrom
  • Publication number: 20050097798
    Abstract: A display device having a support structure and display panel is provided. The support structure generally includes a cross bar horizontally supported by first and second leg assemblies. A coupling is provided at each end of the cross bar to receive the corresponding leg assemblies. A plurality of locking mechanisms are provided for independently and releasably connecting the cross bar and the leg assemblies to the coupling without requiring the use of tools.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 7, 2004
    Publication date: May 12, 2005
    Inventors: Evan Evans, Brian Hillstrom
  • Publication number: 20050091939
    Abstract: A door assembly for a sign display is disclosed which may be readily configured to support graphic indicia of various sizes and shapes. The door assembly includes a door frame having a pair of side rails and a pair of end rails which supports a translucent door panel. The door frame further supports a diffusion panel in spaced relationship from the door panel. A plurality of support channels are releasably retained between the side rails. The support channels are captured between the door panel and the diffusion panel to define a display cell within which the graphic indicia are supported.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 9, 2004
    Publication date: May 5, 2005
    Inventors: Brian Hillstrom, Gary Rigby